Soil Nutrition
Fresh Views: New freeze protection methods in blueberry
It’s that time of year again — for colder weather and shorter days, cozy sweaters and hot chocolate. This time of year also strikes another chord for those in perennial fruit crop production. The winter... more »
Ground resilience: Water conservation, sustainable practices improve land, plant health
Despite a changing climate, improving soil health can help improve ground resiliency. Several years of improved soil health practices can strikingly change land so much that a grower can walk into a field after a... more »
Michigan Ridgefest: New orchard techniques meet new marketing approaches
At the 13th annual Ridgefest near Fremont, Michigan, some new age marketing approaches combined with innovative orchard production techniques were showcased during the Aug. 1 event sponsored by the Michigan Pomesters. Included for the Michigan... more »
Michigan State Extension releases strategic direction plan
Michigan State University Extension is updating and redefining its role. In early December, MSU released a newly completed 2024 Strategic Direction Plan for Extension, the community outreach arm of the university. Guided by extensive input... more »
Organic Grower Summit to tackle improving soil health
In 1985, a decade or so after he started farming, Scott Park realized something had to change. “We started realizing that our ground was kind of just getting dead on us,” Park said, “and we... more »
IFTA members gain grove insights, view Central Valley tech and orchard practices
During the California’s Central Valley tour, participants in the International Fruit Tree Association’s 2024 event viewed a variety of fruit tree training, pruning and harvesting methods. The orchard bus tour showed how growers are more... more »
New varieties help Florida strawberry growers
Following hurricanes Helene and Milton, Florida growers are showing resilience in ensuring fresh Florida strawberries are available this season. Through hard work and efficient problem-solving, Florida growers have planted the fruits consumers enjoy from December... more »
USDA to open Davis, California, ag research center
The USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) broke ground on the Agricultural Research and Technology Center (ARTC) in Davis, California, marking a new phase in agricultural innovation. The modern facility will centralize ARS labs currently at... more »
Current Issue
Michigan Ridgefest: Innovative orchard production techniques meet new marketing approaches
Maine strawberry grower Tom Stevenson
Ground resiliency: Water conservation, sustainable practices improve land, plant health
Investing in plant health: The hardiness of your plants is good for your bottom line
*Fresh Views: New freeze protection methods in perennial fruit crops
Farm Market & Agritourism: Measuring success with a marketing plan
Ag Labor Review: More heavy lifting needed
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